The Speaker Lab Podcast

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#482: Why You Need to Stop Taking Advice with Dean Heffta
“Look for inspiration, not comparison.”  Brittany Richmond sat down with Dean Heffta today to talk about his speaking journey, the National Speaker Association, and how he built a business to get him booked and paid consistently.  Get back to the basics. Keep it simple. And remember, you don’t have to build somebody else’s business; you have to build YOUR own business. In this episode,...
#482: Why You Need to Stop Taking Advice with Dean Heffta
“Look for inspiration, not comparison.”  Brittany Richmond sat down with Dean Heffta today to talk about his speaking journey, the National Speaker Association, and how he built a business to get him booked and paid consistently.  Get back to the basics. Keep it simple. And remember, you don’t have to build somebody else’s business; you have to build YOUR own business. In this episode,...

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#054: Questions About Speaking Fees
As a speaker it’s our privilege to share what we know and impart our wisdom on others. And it’s also our privilege to get paid to do so! On episode 54, I’ll be answering specific speaker...
#053: Should You Host Your Own Speaking Events?
Today’s question is coming from our friend Joe. Joe called in wanting to know if it’s better to speak at other people’s events, or host your own and speak at it? What are your thoughts...
#052: Should You Use Third Party Sites to Book Speaking Engagements?
With the advent of the Internet there are third party sites cropping up for everything, including booking speaking gigs. Should you use these to book a gig for yourself? That is the question someone asked...
#051: What It's Really Like to Start a Speaking Career With Melanie Deziel
On today’s episode of The Speaker Lab, I have the privilege of talking with one of my very own Booked and Paid to Speak students, Melanie Deziel. Melanie offers a unique perspective on beginning...
#050: How to Start Speaking at Schools
Have you wanted to speak at a school but didn’t know how to reach the right person on staff? If you said yes you are not alone. Mettie asked this question on Facebook and I wanted to share my answer...
#049: Should You Speak for Free?
A common topic discussed among speakers is whether or not to speak for free in the early days of your career. On episode 49 of The Speaker Lab, I’ll give you my thoughts as I answer the question...
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